Accounting Systems Manager

1 week ago


Bridgend, United Kingdom BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Full time

Accounting Systems Manager - Finance Job description 37 hours per week Are you passionate about financial systems and driving innovation? Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking an experienced Accounting Systems Manager to lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our corporate financial systems. About the Role As Accounting Systems Manager, you will: Manage and develop the Council’s financial systems, including purchase ledger, Council Tax, and Housing Benefits. Deliver high-quality, user-focused IT solutions to enhance system functionality and user experience. Collaborate with IT and finance teams to implement change and meet business requirements. Oversee system upgrades, testing, and rollouts across the Council. Design and implement internal controls to ensure data integrity. Lead on finance system developments and provide training and guidance to end users. Represent the Council in meetings with external partners, auditors, and software providers. What We’re Looking For Educated to degree-level or equivalent with demonstrable experience of accounting systems. Extensive experience in financial systems management and development. Advanced IT skills, including Excel and database management. Strong project management experience and ability to deliver complex technical projects. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to lead and motivate a team, manage priorities, and deliver results under pressure. Knowledge of current financial regulations and statutory requirements. Desirable PRINCE2 qualification. Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh. Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the Council’s financial systems and processes, ensuring they meet the needs of our users and comply with statutory requirements. You’ll work in a collaborative environment where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged. If you are interested in this position and would like more information, please contact Sam Coombs on 01656 642859. The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. A Basic criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) together with a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check is a requirement for this post. The council’s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office. Closing Date: 14 January 2026 Shortlisting Date: 19 Janaury 2026 Interview Date: 28 January 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification #J-18808-Ljbffr



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